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Anchor Step Development

Trainer Trae Jones · 5 min workout · 19s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball driveway solono hoop needed

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Progressively build the deceptive 1-2-3 step, mastering footwork and dribble coordination to create space and maintain balance for scoring.

The drill

Progressive 1-2-3 Step Dribble

5 min · 30 reps

Develop 1-2 step footwork → add third step for 1-2-3 footwork → integrate dribble → touch foot to get low & change shoulder angle.

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate scorers (Level 3) building the deceptive 1-2-3 anchor step - footwork progression into dribble integration and a low shoulder-angle finish.

Trains: footwork · balance · change of direction · first-step speed

Variations: Build up slowly: footwork first, then add the dribble.

In a game: The extra third step changes your shoulder angle - defenders lunge at the first two and give up the lane.

5 minutes.

← Easier: Master the Drag Dribble

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